{"title":"Jean Leon","description":"The Jean Leon winery was founded in 1964 and has been managed by Mireira Torres since Jean Leon\u0026#39;s death. This Spanish winery is located in the northeast of the country, about an hour from Barcelona. It comprises a total area of ​​150 hectares, 70 of which are dedicated to vineyards. The vineyards are divided into seven different sites, among which Vinya La Scala, Vinya Le Havre, Vinya Gigi, and Vinya Palau are considered the most important. All sites face south and thus benefit from long hours of sunshine. Winemaker Jaume Rovira utilizes state-of-the-art production technology for the production of Jean Leon wines. Before bottling, the wines are stored in stainless steel tanks and then aged in French and American oak barrels. The winery cultivates grape varieties such as Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot.","products":[{"product_id":"jean-leon-vinya-gigi-chardonnay","title":"Jean Leon Vinya Gigi Chardonnay","description":"Discover the Jean Leon Vinya Gigi Chardonnay, offering an unparalleled taste experience. This exquisite white wine will captivate your senses and let you forget the everyday. With its seductive bouquet reminiscent of juicy pears, ripe mango, and sweet peaches, every sip becomes a special moment. The harmonious balance between fruity notes and a hint of hazelnut makes this Chardonnay truly unique. Its subtle oak influences lend it a special depth and complexity that will delight wine lovers. Enjoy the exciting combination of fresh fruit and spicy, toasty aromas that will tantalize your palate. Ideal for festive occasions or relaxed evenings with friends, the Jean Leon Vinya Gigi Chardonnay pairs perfectly with grilled fish, creamy pasta dishes, or simply on its own as a moment of pure indulgence. Trust in the quality of the Torres estate, renowned for its first-class wines. Don\u0026#39;t miss the opportunity to taste this exceptional Chardonnay. Order now and experience a wine that will exceed your expectations!","brand":"Jean Leon","offers":[{"title":"2022","offer_id":52694895722832,"sku":"V30638","price":26.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/vinoscout_jean_leon_vinya_gigi_chardonnay.webp?v=1771237900"},{"product_id":"jean-leon-cabernet-sauv-reserva-miguel-torres","title":"Jean Leon Cabernet Sauv. Reserve Miguel Torres","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Reserva from the Penedès — structured, with the depth that Cabernet Sauvignon develops on calcareous soil when given time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eJean Leon\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the oldest privately owned wineries in Penedès, southwest of Barcelona. Founder Jean Leon was one of the first in the region to plant Cabernet Sauvignon in 1963—long before it was common practice in Catalonia. Today, the estate belongs to the Torres Group, which continues the pioneer\u0026#39;s legacy and consistently manages the vineyards according to international quality standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the glass, the Reserva displays a dark ruby ​​red color with a violet rim. The nose offers aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, and a hint of cedar from the barrel aging. On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied with well-integrated tannins, notes of dark plum and tobacco, and a long, spicy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leg of lamb with rosemary, roast beef, mature Manchego cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17–18 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDrinking window:\u003c\/strong\u003e now until 2030\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 liter Magnum — ideal for a table with several guests\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Jean Leon","offers":[{"title":"2001","offer_id":52694895952208,"sku":"V30639","price":99.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/vinoscout_jean_leon_cabernet_sauv__reserva__miguel_torres.webp?v=1771237901"},{"product_id":"jean-leon-vinya-le-havre-cabernet-sauvignon","title":"Vinya Le Havre Cabernet Sauvignon","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVinya Le Havre Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva\u003c\/strong\u003e is the heart of \u003cstrong\u003eJean León\u003c\/strong\u003e – the Penedès winery founded in 1963 by the Cantabrian Ceferino Carrión and now run by Mireia Torres.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The vineyard\u0026#39;s name carries a personal story: Jean León once tried to travel from Le Havre to America as a stowaway. A sailor discovered him but remained silent – ​​thus enabling him to begin a new life. This gratitude lives on in the name of the 12-hectare single vineyard, whose clay and limestone soils have been cultivated entirely organically since 2012.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the glass, a dense, rich purple-red. The nose opens lavishly with ripe forest fruits, blackberry compote, cassis, and mulberry – complemented by delicate notes of vanilla, coffee, and tobacco. On the palate, full-bodied and concentrated, with fine-grained, perfectly integrated tannins and a long, spicy finish full of depth and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e After 12 months in barriques and a further 24 months of bottle aging, served at 14.5% ABV at 16–18°C. A natural accompaniment to game dishes, braised beef, and aged hard cheeses – powerful, long-lasting, and unmistakably Catalan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jean Leon","offers":[{"title":"2021","offer_id":52985114526032,"sku":"VJ0546-2021","price":25.2,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/3383_0.jpg?v=1771238647"},{"product_id":"jean-leon-vinya-palau","title":"Vinya Palau Merlot","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVinya Palau Merlot\u003c\/strong\u003e is the purest expression of Merlot from \u003cstrong\u003eJean León\u003c\/strong\u003e – and at the same time a tribute to the founder\u0026#39;s hometown: Santander, the starting point of his adventurous journey to America. Named after the 10-hectare single vineyard in Torrelavit in the heart of the Penedès, it bears the highest Catalan designation: \u003cem\u003eVino de Finca\u003c\/em\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The vineyard was planted in 1991 and grows on two very different soil types: calcareous clay, which gives the wine structure and minerality, and sandy gravel, which provides finesse and freshness. Organic farming and the Mediterranean microclimate of this single site allow for optimal ripening of the hand-picked grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the glass, a bright, deep cherry red. The nose opens with ripe plums, dark berries, licorice, and a hint of balsam – underpinned by fine roasted and tobacco notes from the barrique. On the palate, fresh and fleshy at the same time, with sweet, silky tannins and a long, spicy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels and a further 6 months in the bottle, this wine is served at 14.5% ABV at 16–18°C. An elegant accompaniment to duck magret with berry sauce, lamb chops, or robust Comté cheese – aromatic, balanced, and unmistakably Catalan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jean Leon","offers":[{"title":"2020","offer_id":52985115935056,"sku":"VJ0566-2020","price":25.2,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/3384_0.jpg?v=1771238648"},{"product_id":"jean-leon-3055-merlot-petit-verdot","title":"Jean Leon 3055 Merlot-Petit Verdot","description":"Jean Leon 3055 Merlot-Petit Verdot displays delicate bouquet notes of sweet, ripe, and candied red fruits (cherries, berries), followed by gentle roasted and spice aromas imparted by its brief aging in barriques. On the palate, it is both soft and powerful, with the delicate candied fruit and spice of the bouquet and elegant, gently matured tannins that give the wine a beautiful length in the finish. The grapes for Jean Leon Merlot are harvested from the beginning of September at optimal ripeness, immediately transported to the winery, and fermented here within three weeks at controlled temperatures in stainless steel tanks. After a maceration period of approximately 15 days, during which the grape skins extract a great deal of color, concentrated aromas, and soft tannins, the wines are carefully racked and aged for five months in 225-liter French oak barriques. They are then bottled at the end of April and released for sale after a further short rest. Soil: moist calcareous and clay soils on a limestone subsoil. Guía Peñín 2014: 91 points for the 2012 vintage.","brand":"Jean Leon","offers":[{"title":"2021","offer_id":52695089807696,"sku":"V03096","price":11.4,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"2022","offer_id":53093113528656,"sku":"V03096-2022","price":11.4,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/vinoscout_jean_leon__merlot-petit_verdot.webp?v=1771238649"},{"product_id":"jean-leon-cabernet-sauv-reserva-miguel-torres-v30641","title":"Jean Leon Cabernet Sauv. Reserve Miguel Torres","description":"\u003cp\u003eCabernet Sauvignon from the Penedès region — that was Jean Leon\u0026#39;s idea, long before the region was known for it. The Reserva carries this heritage in the bottle: a structured red wine with backbone and aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Jean Leon was a Catalan pioneer who ran a restaurant in Hollywood in the 1960s and put Cabernet Sauvignon from the Penedès region on the menu—a sensation at the time. Today, the winery continues this tradition, having been part of the Torres group since the 1990s. The Reserva line matures for several months in oak barrels before being released.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the glass, the wine displays a dark ruby ​​red color. The nose offers aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, and a hint of cedar from barrel aging. On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied, with present but well-integrated tannins, a fresh acidity, and a long finish with notes of tobacco and dark chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eServing suggestion:\u003c\/b\u003e Serve at 17–18 °C. Pairs well with leg of lamb with rosemary, grilled beef steak, or mature Manchego cheese. The magnum bottle (1.5 l) matures more slowly than the standard bottle—ideal for a large gathering or as a special occasion wine for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jean Leon","offers":[{"title":"1999","offer_id":52810782998864,"sku":"V30641","price":109.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/vinoscout_jean_leon_cabernet_sauv__reserva__miguel_torres_20240429073401.webp?v=1773492628"},{"product_id":"vinya-la-scala-cs-gr-res-hk","title":"Vinya La Scala CS Gr.Res. HK","description":"\u003cp\u003eCabernet Sauvignon from one of Catalonia\u0026#39;s most influential vineyards — mature, complex, with the weight of long oak barrel aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eJean Leon\u003c\/strong\u003e is a pioneer of the Penedès region: the eponymous founder was one of the first to plant Cabernet Sauvignon in the area in the 1960s—a provocation at the time, now the estate\u0026#39;s signature grape. The winery lies at an altitude of 200 to 400 meters in western Penedès, where Mediterranean heat is tempered by Atlantic influences. The Vinya La Scala Gran Reserva is the estate\u0026#39;s flagship wine: produced only in exceptional vintages, it undergoes extended barrel aging according to Spanish Gran Reserva tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the glass, a deep garnet red with reddish-rusty reflections at the rim—a sure sign of maturity. On the nose, dark blackberry and black plum, underpinned by cedar, sandalwood, and a subtle hint of roasted coffee bean. On the palate, dense but without harshness: the tannins are perfectly integrated, and the structure carries the wine through a long, slightly spicy finish with notes of tobacco and dark chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Serving temperature 17–18 °C. Pairs well with leg of lamb with rosemary, aged Manchego cheese, or a hearty roast beef. The drinking window is still open—anyone with a bottle in their cellar can safely leave it until 2030.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jean Leon","offers":[{"title":"2016","offer_id":52985053806928,"sku":"VJ0278-2016","price":47.05,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/00905116_2303_ohneJg.png?v=1778244037"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.vinoscout.de\/en\/collections\/jean-leon.oembed","provider":"Vinoscout","version":"1.0","type":"link"}